Daily Prayers for the Dead: Second Day

Purgatorio by Joseph Anton Koch

Is not the memory of the dead sweet to the heart, and is it not truly consoling to gather about us in thought the family dispersed by death?

Our Father, three Hail Marys, Glory Be, De Profundis

Most compassionate Jesus, have mercy on the souls in Purgatory, for whose redemption thou didst take upon myself the nature of mankind and die an ignominious death. Mercifully hear their pleadings – look with pity on the tears which they now shed before Thee and by virtue of their passion release them from the pain due unto their sins. Most pitiful Jesus, let Thy Precious Blood flow down into Purgatory and refresh and revive the captive souls suffering there. Stretch out unto them Thy strong right hand, and lead them to a place of refreshment, light, and peace. Amen.

De Profundis

Out of the depths, I have cried to Thee, O Lord, Lord, hear my voice. Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. If thou, O Lord, shalt mark my iniquities O Lord, who shall stand it? For with Thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of Thy law I have waited for Thee, O Lord. My soul hath relief on His word; my soul hath hoped in the Lord. From the morning watch even until night; let Israel hope in the Lord. Because with the Lord there is mercy; and with Him plenteous redemption. And He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities. 

​Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.